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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17
a HOME MADE GOVERNMENT

Leavenworth Times.
North of Texas and west of the Indiar
territory lies strip of land 200 miles long
and fifty wide, which ia sometimes desig
mated on the maps as public lands" and
again as mo Mans Land" 1t belongs te
no state or territory, has never been sur
veyed and Is not open 10 entry. 1t cannot
be sold or preempted and is a country
without laws.
Although not open to settlement, in q
legal sense, the enterprising American has
on his own motion and without leave of
license, entered and taken possession. Sew
eral thousand people reside on this land
who expect, by occupation and use, to have
preferred rights when the tract Is finally
open to settlement.
These people are law and government
unto themselves. They respect each 9th
er's supposed rights and are banded togeth-
er for mutual protection. They have a
sort Of unwritteR patriarchal government
and appear to be getting along about as
well as people do elsewhere. Intruders,
tresspassers and wrong-doers are dealt
with in a summary way through the agen-
cy of public meetings. Justice is dis-
pensed speedily by committees duly ap-
pointed and empowered. The Americans
Unborn capacity for government Is
here well illustrated. He discovers a
country and makes government out Of
hand, and it is always a government ''of
the people, by the people and for the peo-
pie"
This anomalous state of things exists and
continues by reason of the non, action of
congress. Various bills dealing with the
case have been introduced from time to
time, but all have failed to pass 1t Is
proposed by some to give it territorial
government, by others to attach 1t to con-
tiguous state or territory. In the mean
time 1t is, in fact, mo Mans Land"-a
land without laws or government.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

And now the great and devoutly good
New York Tribune takes It's turn at abus-
ing Wichita after the following manner
Says land boomer of Wichita. Kan.
sas: We will be in St Louis when Cleve.
land gets there and induce him to visit our
magic city, We have outdone the St.
Louis, Louisville and Atlanta invitations
by planting in late corn, on five acre lot.
an Invitation TO the president to accept our
no spitality. The corn will be five feet high
during the first week of October. and the
effect will prove quite striking. If the
president can not come out, we will have 8
hrdseye photograph taken of the field and
send it to him next fall. >" Next
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

Taking hint from st. Louis. the phe-
nomensl town of Wichita had a trades
procession the other day, In which, accord.
ing to the report of an enthusiastic CORE
spondent, "a hesrse and a garbage car,
bowled merrily along In the wake of a
band wagon 1t Is impossible to with,
hold admiration from community which
thus will turn disease TO commodity, "
rs Shakespear says, and cause even the
shadow of death to be a cheerful and ser.
viceable advertisement.-G Democrat.
You don't catch. The appearance of the
garbage cart and hesrse were designed as a
sort of advertisement for the city, to be
sure. but only TO show that 1t Is prepared
for any emergency that may arise While
st. Louis is enjoying, at Wichita expense,
what may appear 10 her as ludicrous
spectacle. Wichita calmly takes in the stu.
Alton from her position several hundred
feet nearer heaven than her big sneerine
rival down on the murky Mississippi
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

How is that for q place where a few
months ago the prairie dog chartered 8
the coyotes growl7 Pratt means and doe
business in utter disregard of the half
shell plan.
A number of splendid bricks are nearing
completion. ANY of them would be al
ornament to Wichita or Kansas City.
The public schools have become 81
crowded that additional teachers and build
ings will have to be secured. The loca
schools are not surpassed for thoroughness
of work In any part of the state.
Preparations for the county fair are be-
ing made IN all parts of the county. Il
the weather is favorable the display thil
year in every department viii mark 6
shining spot In the history Of the city and
county.
1t Is now generally conceded that the
county seat difficulty will terminate In thi:
city getting the court house. No more
testimony will be taken after today. The
examination has disclosed an amount OF
rottenness and villainy rarely witnessed in
contests Of similar character.
Mr.. Charles E. Huson Is down at Lar
Vegas, New Mexico, drinking hot water
and recording impressions made by the
burro. and his co-associate in cussedness,
he Greaser. Mr.. Huson Is one of the
leading public men ofsouthwestern Kansas,
and has been big spoke in Pratts wheel.
1t is such men as he that made Wichita
the commercial metropolis.
The Grand Army Posts of this city are
preparing for a jubilee on the 23d of this
month. An elegant flag made by the lad
les of Pratt. will be presented to the boys.
Hon. James NJ. Dumenil. the leading law.
yer of the county, and an eloquent orator,
will deliver the Grafton of the evening
The withdrawal of Judge Whitelaw
from the canvass for district judge was
a source of regret and surprise to his
friends in this county. 1t is talked that
the Democrats and Greenbackers are going
to put candidate In the field and make a
square, clean cut campaign.
The city is full of laborers, shipped
hither by the Rock Island railroad to put
the track in on time Work commenced
this morning.
1t is estimated that by the November
election the vote of Pratt will be swelled
to nine hundred The voting population
has been more than doubled In eight
months. And still they come.
ITHURIEL.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17
FACTS ABOUT SUGAR.

Apropos Of the success attending the ex
periments at sugar making from the sor-
ghum cane at Fort Scott Hon. s. r. Pc
tiers furnished the Newton Republican the
following statistical data, which he says he
obtain ed from the reports Of the treasury
department, upon the subject Of sugar i'm
ports:
1--WE have reciprocity treaty with the
Hawaiian Islands, under which brown
sugar, made upon those islands, is admitted
free of duty.
During the seven months ending July
S1st, 1887, the amount of sugar shipped
into this country under that treaty, was
1852 664, 465 pounds. This was valued at
81 1901, 675. During the same period there
was imported into this country made from
beets, cahe and other sugars, 1 1902, 5s1 ,697
pounds. Upon this amount duty was
paid. This sugar was valued at $43,-
722 1877.
The aggregate value of all foreign sugars
sold in this country during the seven
months ending July 31st, 1887, was $45,-
O24, 1862 At the same ratio during the re-
mainder of the current year, we will pay to
foreign countries during 1887 the immense
sum of $75, 100000. If We can supply
this demand by home production, our
country would be richer by this amount.
Our agricultural interests would be more
diversified, and much needed relief given,
interests that are now being carried on,
either without profits, or at an actual loss.
If sugar, in paying quantities can be
made from sorghum, we will be able in
less than five years to supply our demands
for this necessary article
/ believe this can be done"
s. PETERa
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17
PRATT P CKINGS.

Since my last letter to the EAGLE there
has been a strong revival in almost every
department of business activities, and TO-
day the city is on the opening flush tide Of
a big spread. Strangers from all parts Of
the east are arriving daily, and if one may
judge from the past, 1t is certain there will
be no diminution of the tide of immi-
grants.
During the week I have visited all OF
the principal towns In the county, and In
all OF them a stir and animation was notice
able that indicates renewal of good
times. As an evidence of this, transac-
tions In real estate are decidedly more
active and money is flowing with western
energy in all the arms and channels of
trade. Ii may be safely remarked, there
fore, that the fall boom is coming on with
substantial enthusiasm.
1t has been but few months since the
magnificent resources of Pratt county were
more than locally known. But happily
that time is wrapped in the gathering grey
of the past and Pratt is On the grand high
way that leads to an unexampled develop
ment of prosperity. Facts, Shakespeare
tells US, are stubborn things l may add
they are sometimes pleasant things, espec-
tally such tlsttering facts as make up the
strong wool and warp of Pratt countys
interesting history.
To 'enderfoot, nay more, TO veteran
Kansas rustler, the wonderful growth Of
this county reads like page torn from the
early sketch books Of California. And
well may It be thus, for wiihou. any rhet-
orical glitter common to the lesser fry Of
real estate agents, Pratt county Is simply
immense. Her growth is marvel, her
agricultural development limited by few
precedents, and the spirit. push. pluck and
energy of the people stree; phrase.
While the agricultural districts are swell
ing their population with thrifty and pros
porous people. the city Is abreast of the
wave In every psrticular-expsnding like
restless current only TO be succeeded by
another. The city of Pratt hiss string
future and her people, with 8 commends
bic fidelity are going to unroll that future
auspiciously. The purse string Is united
and big bright dollsrs are to be the indices
of her triumphs. Her past achievements
are secure and her incoming days bios
som with promise.
The street railway Is now one Of the
near certainties. In less than three months
two miles and q half VIII be In opersdo0-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17
A FRAUD AND A sYCoPHANT.

That man who writes the Kansas City
Times from Stafford over the initials of r.
B., claiming that Kansas City is the favor
lite of the sunflower state and following up
his assertion with criticism of the EAGLE
hows unlimited gall where In the same
identical sentence he steals and applies to
his own descriptive words first used by the
ditor of this paper. If r. B. don't like
the style of the EAGLE and is so mashed on
be Kansas City Times, we suggest that he
initiate the latter and not the former, in
W hich event r. B. will seem less the
{ raud.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

One hundred years ago today the consti
tuition of the United States adopted by the
confederated colonies was promulgated as
the fundamental law for the government of
the people of this country, and today the
event is being duly celebrated in the city of
Philadelphia where the momentous instru-
ment had its birth. The occasion ought
to be one of especial rejoicing to every
American citizen In view of the great, the
inestimable benefits vouchsafed to all
through its benign influence. 1t is alto
getheI fitting that the event should be sig
nalized as it is in national way, and 1t
would also have been most appropriate for
the states and communities 10 have taken
similar action and thus assist In more forci-
bly, and directly impressiDg upon the
whole people the significance of the event
and the thing celebrated. The dispatches
inform us that the occasion is being made
the most imposing and impressive of any
that has transpired in the historic city of
Philadelphia since the day the great magma
charta was formally given TO the people
one hundred years ago.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17
q uE2nuGf

The Southern Workman, Gen. Arm
strong's paper published at Atlanta, givesthe
most unique description or sizing up of the
furry down there over the now famous
Glenn bill before the Georgia Legislature
We have seen. 1t says it is superficial
case of survival, self limited irritation on
the surface of the body polite" But the
Glenn bill is done for and the most prob
able outcome of the matter will be that II
viii not be disturbed from the table upon
which 1t was laid to rest Public senti.
ment is irresistible and In this instance il
did It's work expediously and well.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

The invitations prepared and presented
to the president by the various cities of the
country will form novel and interesting
collection of specimens of art. Inventive
genius has been taxed to the utmost in de.
vising something new and original In de-
sign and execution But it seems the
matter of producing souvenirs for the
occupants of the white house Is not to stop
with exhausting the invitation business.
Chicago now hobs up with new idea that
she has given tangible shape,
and which will be presented to
Mrs. Cleveland at the time
of the visit of the presidential party to that
city next month. 1t is in the shape of a
beautiful breach and necklace of garnet.
the necklace is made up Of thirty eight
glittering stars-big, symmetrical, and
twelve-sided garnet crystals framed in gold
representing the thirty eight states, with
forty-five other large garnets of the same
size and color The circlet to which the
eIaio aHu PioSious otoHco dic dstdCncu Is
gemmed with small garnet grains, the
black, blue, green and other colors of
W hich are most exquisitely arranged. 1t
is expectedShat the other cities embraced
In the proposed tour will follow suit and
by the time the party gets back to Wash
ington the collection Of souvenirs, memen.
toes, presents and what not will constitute
s efficient to form quite an extensive mu-
scum
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17
The citizens of Topeka Thursday hs

The citizens of Topeka Thursday had
the honor of entertaining the delegates tc
the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Odd
Fellows of North America, who passed
through the city en- route to the Grand
Lodge at Denver. The party consisted of
four representatives from each state and
also the British provinces, and nearly all
of the representatives were accompanied
by their wives and families. The members
of that order in Topeka and citizens gener-
ally turned out and made the most of the
suspicious occasion, 50 we are Informed by
the local press
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

Kansas for Kansans" is the right kind
of motto for the people of the Sunflowel
state.-Atchison Champion.
If we undertood the sentiment that
prompted the above expression We might
endorse it, but it seems to us susceptible OF
a construction that we could not by any
N cans sanction. In one sense it sounds
all right, but In another it is too proscrip-
tive altogether. We want enterprising,
progressive men to come amongst us and
by their energy and means assist in the
upbuilding of our cities and towns and
developing the country. and cordial invita-
ton Is extended to all such from what
ever state or section, and they are pledged
an equal show with the rest of us who
have been here from the first In the full
exercise of all the rights and privileges of
the citizen as soon as he becomes such.
The idea of exclusiveness, which NAV be
inferred from the text, may suit Atchison
but there is no place for 1t in wide away,
thr living, pushing Wichita or Southern
Kansas. The policy Of ''every fellow for
himself and the devil take the hindmost"
don't build cities nor conduce to the hap
piness of any people. Away with 1t.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

Notwithstanding the oft repeated asser-
lions by the dominican authorities to the
contrary affairs are beginning to look
smoky up In Monitoba, SO much SO that
the said authorities have thought 1t advisa-
BILE to order the militia at Winnipeg to
hold themselves in readiness to suppress
any disturbance. In case of trouble the
militia would probably join the insurgents
in q hodV
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17
At crowded variety theater In Brool

At crowded variety theater In Brook
Iyn a drunken fool shouted fire" and
would have started panic except for the
very prompt treatment he received. The
wretch was promptly seized and before he
was elected received such punishment as
viii be likely to make him more cautious.
when he RECEIVERS from his bruises and
from his term in prison. killing would
not be too bad treatment for the lunatic
who imperils the lives of hundreds in such
a manner.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

An important bit of news is that the king
of Holland has been given up by his
doctors. The heir of the throne is a little
seven. year old girl. This means not only
long regency but possible complications
about the Luxembourg succession, involv-
ing the chance of trouble with the big
next door neighbor, Germany.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

The school for convicts In the Trenton
n. j., state prison is said by press dis
patch to be the first of the kind in the
country. This is mistake. Years ago
Mr.. Brockway had one In the Detroit pris-
on, and has one now at Elmira, and there
are doubtless others.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

The New York Herald sagely observes
that boom" is the beginning of boomerang.
That's true; but where the first is properly
directed and controlled by men Of judg-
ment and business discretion it can not de
velop into the latter. 1t is only when
handled bunglingly or ignorantly that 1t
becomes the last named article which is
dangerous to fool with
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

The New York Herald says: The Rev.
Mr.. Baxter, Church of England minister.
has got the time of the millennium down to
fine point He informs us that the first
dawn of that long looked for period will
be seen on April II, 1901" Owing to the
late date fixed for the interesting event, the
EAGLE fears that many of its readers will
be unable to attend.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17
RRPUsLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

TIE County Central Committeeman, elected at The
Republican Con. eption held on the S,d inst. VIII
meet in the sherifs once. in the court house 10
wschits, on Monday the 18th day OF September 1881
a32 O'Clock p m.
Each member OF the committee lie especially re-
CRESTED to attend. pc, nanent organization to
be ELECTED and the work Of the county campaign
outsined at this meeting. By Order OF
HI. TAYLOR Chairman.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

A city. no difference how big and rich,
that finds 1t necessary to resort TO defama.
tion Of rival towns or cities In order If posi-
BILE to check the sffiux of business and cap
itsl from 1t to such rival, must be In bad
way. Chicsgo is and has been for some
time gradually losing her grip upon the
live stock snd packing interests which are
maturity seeking more intimate contiguity
to the quarters whence the supplies are
drawn in the west and southwest. and for
the purpose indicated above or from envy
and jealousy the papers of that great city
are striving to minify Kansas City. Omaha
and Wichita, by publishing any and every
sort OF statement from whstever source
calculated TO injure them in a business
way. Well, just let Chicago and her "a.
pers indulge in that kind of passtime to
their hearts content. If they can afford
to participate In so small piece of busi-
ness, why, their western rivals can stand
1t; at least Wichits can. and It don't hunt,
either.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

Topeka seems to have worse attack of
anarchism than was supposed after the
recent furry over the damage suit instituted
against the Journal by the man Clemens.
Wednesday another fellow Of that ilk
named Boutwell, undertook to maintain an
attitude of defiance of the law and officers
and force had TO be employed to corral
him. From the few utterances extorted
from him it appears that he is thirsting for
martyrdom, and our judgment is that his
desire should be gratified. at least to the
extent of keeping him in close confinement.
He Is vicious crank of dangerous sort
and the safety of the community would be
ieopardized, both as TO lives and property,
by his being permitted TO 60 free. No one
can tell at what time he would find some
pretext for firing the city or wontonly
numbering peaceable citizens prompted by
a fanstical impulse. Apsrchism is treason
in the highest degree and those who enter
tain such notions deserve more summary
treatment than any other form of treachery.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

President Cleveland received polite in
vitation from Governor Foraker of Ohio
to visit Columbus during his western trip.
At the same time the Columbus board of
trade sent him an invitation to the same
effect The president has sent a polite
note of declination to the board of trade,
but according to the Washington cor
respondent of the New York Sun, has
not responded to the Governors invi
tation, being offended at Governor Fora
ker's criticism of the unfortunate battle
flag order. 1t is hardly possible that this
can be true. The president is remarkably
sensitive to criticism, but he has not been
supposed to be entirely destitute of good
breeding, and he ought not to be SO dull
as not to know that a man may severity
and justly criticise The act of a president
and at the same time treat the occupant of
the presidential office with the politeness
and courtesy due to the chief of the
nation
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

Topeka is feeling a degree of exuber.
ance at the prospect of having cotton
mill established there. Topeka is much
nearer the source of supply, both of the
raw cotton and fuel than many points in
the country where manufacturing Is car
ried on successfully, and 1t is likewise
nearer market for the manufactured arti-
Gle. We see no reason why cotton mill
or mills should not be a profitable enter.
prise at Topeka; we know it would be at
Wichita and we expect to see, al no dis
tant day number of just such establish
ments successfully operated here.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-17

The National Exposition will be cold.
water institution. The directors have de-
cided that no beer, or intoxicants of any
kinds, shall be sold on the grounds. This
is according to the ideas Of decency. A
gin mill is very indecent concern when
seen In the midst of promiscuous crowd
of men, women and children.-Kansas City
Star.
Whether the action mentioned was had
in view of the prevailing sentiment in
Kansas state on the subject from among
whose people they expect to draw large
proportion of their visitors, the directors of
the exposition at Kansas City did very
wise and prudent thing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Travellers for Pleasure.

/ am around the Union depot every
evening and notice the passengers who
come and 20. Most Of the people who
travel for pleasure are past the prime Of
life. Young men have TO work and at
tend 20 their business. so that they can.
not afford to make very extended pleasure
trips. 4 man seldom ever accumulatcs
enough money TO enjoy the pleasures Of
life before he is old enough 10 have one
foot in the grave. The ladies who travel
arc generally those who have spent most
of their lives at home while their hus-
bands worked 1t is a rare thing 10 see n
young and beautiful girl going off on n
pleasure tour. Her travelling is limited
TO n journey 10 some boarding school and
the return trip. or TO n visit to some
friend not very far away. | like TO see
pretty girls on the train, and wish they
were all rich enough to do their travelling
before old Father Time begins To mark
:heir happy faces. Passenger Agent in
Globe Democrat.